Labor Day Survival Gear and Prepping Sales

Summer is ebbing away, but that means my favorite season (fall) is getting closer, and that end-of-season sales are upon us. The summer-ending sales that line up with Labor Day are great because you can usually find discounted outdoor gear, which always comes in handy for survival and prepping.

Some back-to-school sales are still underway, which can help with prepping supplies.

Labor Day falls on Monday, September 7th this year, but the deals have already begun, and some (but not all) last through the end of the week.

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This post has been updated for 2026 Labor Day sales. Additional deals will be updated on September 7th when we are allowed to share them as they go live.

Survival Backpack Deals

Backpacks go on sale this time of year to attract customers returning to campus or the office. While many of those backpacks aren’t the best options for survival bug out bags, a few stand out.

5.11 RUSH 12 2.0 24L Backpack – $79 (was $120)
Eberlestock Bandit EDC Backpack – $104 (was $169)
Ebelestock Switchblade 30L Backpack – $149 (was $249)
5.11 COVRT 24 41L Backpack – $99 (was $140) – [Top pick from our best gray man backpack review]

You’ll also see some deals as backpacking packs are closed out for the end of summer.

Outdoor Survival Deals

Wilderness survival falls under the umbrella of prepping, and there is plenty of outdoor survival gear on sale to help fill your bug out bag.

Lifestraw Peak Water Filter – $19 (was $25)
Waterdrop Gravity Filter – $33 (was $42) – [Top pick from our survival water filter review]

Labor Day Flashlight Deals

Lights are seeing big sales for the end of summer. Our favorites include:

Victoper LED Flashlight 2-Pack – $10 (was $19)
Energizer Paw Patrol Flashlight 2-Pack – $10 (was $15) – Great for the kids’ nightstand or kids’ bug-out bags.
Wuben E7 Mini Magnet Light – $24 (was $30) – Incredibly powerful for its tiny size, with dual LEDs that total 1800 lumens.

Safety, Security & Protection

Security makes sense now that kids are back in school, extracurriculars are back, and people are spending more time out of their homes. And personal safety should always be a priority.

X-Sense Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Combo Alarm – $38 (was $43)
Blink Mini 2K 2-Camera Indoor System – $38 (was $70)
Arlo Wired Floodlight Camera – $100 (was $150)
Mira CM-6M Gas Mask – $246 (was $276) – [Top pick from our gas mask review]

Firearm Accessories & Ammo Deals

We’re far from a gun site, but firearms can be an important part of a preparedness plan for a wide range of situations.

Ammo at some low prices:

Remington 22LR 2500-Round Range Bundle– $186 (was $275) – Only $0.07/round.
BPS 9mm 300-Round Range Bundle – $59 (was $79) – Only $0.19/round. You can find steel case or reman cheaper, but I prefer brass.

Accessories worth checking out:

Walker’s Slim Earmuffs – $16 (was $30) – The same passive earmuffs I wear are at a huge discount.
Vortex Strikefire II Red Dot – $100 (was $250)
Holosun 407 Reflex Sight – $150 (was $300)

Miscellaneous Tactical Gear

Tactical-focused survival gear can also be found in several places on sale. We’re not sure of the connection with Labor Day to feature this gear, but we can’t deny the steep discounts.

Mechanix Wear Tactical Gloves – $19 (was $32) – [From our survival gloves review].
Baofeng UV-5G Plus GMRS Radio – $25 (was $33) – [From our GMRS radio review].
Suunto Core Watch – $149 (was $199)

Labor Day Emergency Food Deals

Even more Labor Day deals are running this year, with plenty of emergency food suppliers jumping into the fray before National Preparedness Month gets underway.

Augason Farms 1-Week Emergency Food Pouch – $11 (was $36)
Mountain House Just In Case 3-Day Food Supply – $75 (was $100)
Mountain House Classic Bucket – $101 (was $134)

The Final Word

We hope everyone had an awesome summer and was able to spend some time with family and friends. There are plenty of great Labor Day prepper deals this year, and we hope that by making this list, your shopping will go smoothly so you can get back to enjoying what you love.

With the start of Preptember, we should see even more survival gear deals and discounts on prepping supplies spread throughout the month.

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